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Already a line out at the door 20 minutes after opening and
Already a line out at the door 20 minutes after opening and well worth the wait! Line moves fast as they prepare your food right in front of you. What we ordered: -beef ribs -brisket sliced -chicken thigh -regular sausage link Not pictured: -larg
Excellent bbq.
5/5. When I drove by there was a line outside. That was a good thing. My first time in Texas and I kept saying I gotta try some Texas bbq. It's a known thing here. I liked the name of this place. Just sounded inviting. I waited in line for like
Second time here, second time visiting Houston.
Easy choice to return. Lively bar with many excellent spirits managed by an expert bartender. Old fashioneds and ranch waters soon followed, watch the jalepeno! Dinner line moves quickly, know what you want but servers are friendly and patient. This
Wow, best barbecue in town.
However, parking is limited and the lines out the door or excessively long. Seating is also limited. Well worth the wait and hassle.
Always a great sign when there is a line of locals out the
Always a great sign when there is a line of locals out the door. Don't let it scare you as it went fast! The pork bbq ribs and beef brisket were excellent and tender!! Highly recommend the beans and bacon Mac n cheese!!!
WoW. Amazing and amazing. I came in here very hungry
WoW. Amazing and amazing. I came in here very hungry and was told that this place is" a must to try when visiting Houston." I gotta say I've been to many barbecue restaurants. This one stands out. What an amazing environment
Friendly caring staff.
Food was great brisket was flavorful. Nice rustic feel in the restaurant
It was good, not GREAT.
They were out of the beef ribs, glazed chicken and banana fosters pudding. I wouldn't stand in line just for this bbq, there are other places that are amazing and NO lines.
Some of the best bbq I had in a long time.
Amazing brisket, sides and beans. Looking forward to returning.
my husband and I really enjoyed this barbecue spot.
Everything was amazing. I would say 10 out of 10. decides that I chose were bacon mac & cheese 10 out of 10 the potato salad was a six out of 10. The line does get long for this place but I would say the ambience is worth a try. They also have a
We arrived at lunch, close to 1 on a Saturday and the wait
We arrived at lunch, close to 1 on a Saturday and the wait was outside but it only took 20 mins or so to reach the counter. If I don't have to wait at a bbq spot in TX that tells me maybe I'm at the wrong place! This spot was delish. We tr
Great place! Food was amazing! Great little bar.
Highly recommend. Go every time I'm in Houston.
Had to come check this place out since it was rated so
Had to come check this place out since it was rated so highly and I was in from out of state visiting. The line does get super long, and can be a bit of a wait, but ultimately the food was more than worth it. My friend and I got in line about 30-45 m
We got the coleslaw, mac and cheese, potato salad, brisket,
We got the coleslaw, mac and cheese, potato salad, brisket, sausage, and ribs. The ribs were probably my favorite but the brisket and sausage were also delicious!!! The mac and cheese was really creamy but a little too salty for me personally. The po
Always a must to come here when the sister visit from
Always a must to come here when the sister visit from California. This time we got the pork & brisket sandwiches. Sides-- Mac & cheese, beans, and while they were out of the jalapeno rice--the young man was so sweet and brought us some little
Go NOW!!
Oh my goodness! It was soooo good! We had the regular smoked sausage, the barbecue chicken, the beans, the bacon, macaroni and cheese, the coleslaw, and the potato salad with a side of bread. Or dessert we split a bread pudding that was covered in
Sorry that I edited my original post but this pictures were
Sorry that I edited my original post but this pictures were taken back in 2021 and the I think that I also edited then, but I can't get the taste out of my mouth from their amazing flavors, the brisket, the spareribs, the smoked blueberry bread
This is the best bbq in Houston hands down! The sides are
This is the best bbq in Houston hands down! The sides are all delicious and the meat is always done right. They also have a nice bar with a great selection, as if you needed another reason to eat there!
Ambiance was great.
Being greeted by a standup cutout of codigo George Strait made me feel right at home. Cool old fridge full of specialty sodas including glass bottle big red. The Dr. Pepper on tap is the perfect ratio here. Brisket Mac and cheese, sliced brisket, sli
Pinkerton's is one of my favorite places to grab bbq in
Pinkerton's is one of my favorite places to grab bbq in Houston. The food is wonderful! The line moves quickly but it can be hard to find a place to sit. This is a great place to bring out of towners who want to experience Texas bbq!
Finally got a chance to swing by and enjoy a great
Finally got a chance to swing by and enjoy a great afternoon with family and great BBQ. Their brisket is fantastic, south, juice, and melts in your mouth, their pork ribs were full of flavor, their jalapeño & cheese sausage was on point, their
This plate was 42.
00. Which is absolutely ridiculous for the portions. The brisket was juicy but taste was just okay. It's a no for me, won't ever return.
Long lines but moves fast.
Happily surprised but the quality of the food here. The portions were a little on the smaller side but the food quality itself was really good. Very long line when we got there so we figured it was good. The line moved fast. We'd go back..
Most divine pork ribs ever
I ordered the pork ribs and pulled pork. Unfortunately, they've run out of the much lauded prime brisket. But fortunately, the couple sitting at the same table very kindly shared some with me (for that, I'm eternally grateful) - love the co
Authentic Texas BBQ
Good authentic Texas BBQ! Small restaurant located on a street corner in Houston. First thing we noticed was the small parking area, just enough spaces for the customers inside. Once inside we noticed the line of people waiting, this is a good sign t
1st time at Pinkerton’s
Did not disappoint. Our 1st time in Houston and right off the plane we went to Pinkerton BBQ. Simple place, easy option. Buy buy the pound, eat off of butcher paper nothing better. We had the ribs, brisket, sausage and Mac and Cheese, potato salad a
Not worth the wait or trouble, the parking and expense
Food is good but not worth the trouble to park. The parking is terrible and i had to double park. I told the bartender my situation. He said I could get towed and then said don’t be a “dick”. Needless to say I left, and could never recommend th
A top BBQ joint in the country, not just Houston
Where to begin? Pinkerton’s has the best burnt ends I’ve ever tasted, and their brisket is top 3 of any I’ve ever tried — and that’s a lot of BBQ. Sides spot on, strongly recommend the mac and cheese and the jalapeño rice. The menu on t
Good 'cue. You'll be stuffed but go early.
Like everyone else, we found this place mainly because of reviews. It didn't disappoint! At 830pm on a Friday night, though, it was a 1hr wait in line. It wasn't because the line was that long either, it's because the service at th
Cannot Wait For More
The line to order was long, but the wait was worth it. I had the jalapeño cheese rice (melt in your mouth), brisket, pork ribs, and jalapeño sausage. Everything that I ate was amazing. I cannot wait to go back.
Good, but disappointing
Food and “experience” was good, but I was expecting excellent based on recommendations. Family really liked the brisket, but my chicken, although tasty, was very dry. Had better sides at a takeout place downtown. Overall, I don’t think it was w
Great local BBQ must try
When we came to Houston from RI, we asked for local recommendations on a BBQ. This restaurant came up several times. We highly recommend this place. The food was amazing!!
Place has some great bbq.
The brisket was so good with the onions, pickle, and pepper. Loved every bite. The smoked surgery breast was surprisingly very tasty. I really enjoyed it. The pork ribs were good. We had the glazed and the dry rub. Both were very impressive. The cole
Amazing food.
Their beef brisket is cooked to perfection, moist, and flavorful. It's the best I've had. The beef ribs and sides were great, too. The place is always crowded. The service is quick. The entire staff were nice and friendly. It's a must to visit this
Service was quick and food was good.
Not a huge fan of bbq style food but the rib meat fell off the bone it was so tender, the banana pudding was also a highlight. It is a lot of food and I thought it was pricey. We paid 100+ for beef ribs, brisket and Mac and cheese. Not being a bbq lo
Best BBQ
Amazing bbq joint - we are from England and this was our 1st BBQ experience - we started in houston and road tripped to Nashville we went to many BBQ joints along the way but no where compared to how good this place was . Cutting the meat fresh in fr
I was a bit underwhelmed eating here.
I am not a Texan. Historically my first exposure to BBQ in Texas was Blacks in Austin. I found that really good. So I'm happy to hear input. But as for my experience here. It was expensive. Like very expensive. I found Pinkerton's overpriced and slig
I like bbq, but the lines and crowds are honestly such a
I like bbq, but the lines and crowds are honestly such a turn off. We parked on the street because the lot is tiny. My bf and I came on a Saturday at around 5:30p and thankfully there wasn't much of a line, but the restaurant was packed so we got to-
It was a small place (bar area, community seating).
They service was good, they took their time to get our order and helped us decide what/how much we wanted. The down side is the food. Meat was tender but not much flavor. The Mac and cheese and potato salad had good flavor. The jambalaya was not go
I was in the area and had a taste for bbq.
This place had at least 45-55 people standing in line before they opened. I ordered a brisket sandwich, (sm) potato salad and a pound of pork ribs. The food was good but I've had much better. The cost was $47. Which is a ridiculous price for what was
One of the best BBQ places in Houston, Beef ribs are very
One of the best BBQ places in Houston, Beef ribs are very good Brisket always excellent All sides recommend
I was in Houston on a work trip, and ventured to
I was in Houston on a work trip, and ventured to Pinkerton's with a group of 5. No issues with parking, no issues for seating, and quick service!! The food was awesome,we had 1 in our group that is a picky eater, and he raved about the turkey and mac
Tried out Pinkerton's for the first time today, and it
Tried out Pinkerton's for the first time today, and it really lived up to its expectations!! For the sides we got the Mac n cheese and coleslaw. The Mac n cheese was really good, and it had bacon bits throughout. The coleslaw tasted like your ordinar
Came here back in January and loved the food so much that
Came here back in January and loved the food so much that they are catering our wedding in 31 days!
Good BBQ in Houston TX
We went to Pinkerton bbq place for early dinner, brisket, pork rib and chicken was very tender and not dry. The side dish bean, coleslaw and potatoes salad very good. We're very pleased with service and quality of food. I truly recommend stopping b
Houston BBQ Done right
Think this spot gives Pecal Lodge a run for its money in terms of best BBQ in Texas. Ribs were better here as were the sides! I would say the brisket was a little dry for my liking but soft and flavorful. Place itself is really cute, like an old hom
Solid barbecue
It seems like this spot is a locals favorite. All of my colleagues who live in Houston recommended this place for dinner. Came here on Thursday around 7pm and the place was packed with the line going out the door. The bar area has a great selection
Expensive, good flavors
$41 for BBQ for 1 person no alcohol was somewhat steep so value is not something that was offered. BBQ sauce was really good. Ribs dis fall off the bone, good meat quality. Tri tip was also very good. Had 3 small sides, Mac cheese, coleslaw and be
Best BBQ!
The best BBQ we have ever had! Worth the wait in line, we recommend the beef ribs and potato salad. The meat had great flavor and the perfect crust. It really didn’t need sauce but their sauce was great too!
Visited Texas for my first time and wanted to try Texas
Visited Texas for my first time and wanted to try Texas Bbq! The bbq was really good! And priced fairly as someone who is used to California prices. Star of the show was the rub they used on their ribs. Very rich in flavor. The brisket was very tende
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